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WASHINGTON, DC -- The Senate Appropriations Committee unveiled its subcommittee roster for the 114th Congress, and U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) was named the top Democrat on the Transportation and Housing and Urban Development (THUD)... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to help Rhode Islanders avoid abrupt increases in flood insurance premiums, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse last night joined with a bipartisan coalition of 26 of their Senate colleagues in... Read More

WASHINGTON DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced that twenty-five Rhode Island cities and towns will receive a total of $11.7 million in federal funding to develop, finance, and modernize public housing in their communities.  The grants... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – As part of their continuing efforts to provide suitable housing for disabled and low-income veterans, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Mike Johanns (R-NE) today reintroduced the Housing Assistance for Veterans Act (HAVEN... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after President Barack Obama nominated U.S. Representative Mel Watt (D-NC) to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a senior member of the Banking Committee, issued the following... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to put federal dollars to good use making homes energy efficient and creating jobs, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators led by Jack Reed (D-RI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) are urging the U.S. Department of Energy... Read More

WARWICK, RI – Today at the Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless annual awards luncheon, U.S. Senator Jack Reed presented Sue Bodington, Deputy Director for Programs at Rhode Island Housing, with the 2013 Jack Reed Advocacy Award for her deep... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to help low-income families receiving federal housing assistance develop the skills they need to improve their financial status and achieve greater economic independence, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Roy... Read More

WESTERLY, RI – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representative Jim Langevin today announced that the Town of Westerly will receive over $1.1 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate today gave unanimous approval to a bipartisan amendment authored by U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Mike Johanns (R-NE) to help upgrade veterans’ housing. The Housing Assistance for Veterans Act (HAVEN... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced that ten Rhode Island housing agencies will receive nearly $900,000 in federal funding to help public and assisted housing residents find work and receive assistance.  The U.S.... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to help more families who are adversely affected by airport noise near T.F. Green Airport, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) will receive $5 million from the... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed’s plan to help protect the financial well-being of thousands of U.S. troops and their families gained momentum this week when it received bipartisan approval from a key Senate panel.  Yesterday, the... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to provide critical assistance to struggling families, Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation today announced $624,045 in federal funding to supplement emergency food and shelter programs.  The Federal... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement in response to Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Acting Director Edward J. Demarco’s opposition to allowing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to use Principal... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Last night the U.S. Senate approved comprehensive legislation to expand veterans’ health care and education programs, improve U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) efforts to help homeless veterans, and make more... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to prevent veteran homelessness, Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation today announced grants for two veteran advocacy non-profits.  Operation Stand Down Rhode Island will receive $500,000 to serve... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to protect Rhode Island homeowners and businesses, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today voted for a bipartisan, five-year reauthorization and reform of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), the... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) announced that the Senate Appropriations Committee has approved his amendment to provide $10 million for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Lead Poisoning Prevention... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to protect Rhode Island homeowners and businesses, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is calling for a long-term reauthorization and reform of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), the federally-backed coverage... Read More